Re: Darned AOL

From: LMO (lmo01nospam_at_yahoo.com)
Date: 12/22/04 

Date: Wed, 22 Dec 2004 17:39:23 +0100

Thanks, Lee. That's the closest to help I received here.
AIM does not start with Windows, only when I run OE, so the MSConfig route
did not help.

"Lee" <Lee@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:DA069CBA-7251-4792-B73A-35B8435F4D79@microsoft.com...
> Okay,
>
> Firstly, I'd seriously consider changing your ISP provider. Dependant on
> where you're living, you're likely to have a group of poor ISPs (Internet
> Service Providers), the mediocre ISPs and you're reputable ones. Where I
> am,
> it's BT and Telewest battling it out for the top slot.
>
> AOL across the world have this reputation for having uninstallable,
> 'trojanic', software that will not leave your computer, and thus acts like
> that horrible sticky stuff you get left behind after pulling off a shoe
> label. It will not go away no matter what solvent/cleaning product you
> use.
> AOL software is exactly the same.
>
> Now then.....to your question.
>
> There is a similar issue with Windows Messenger, and there'll be an option
> in BOTH programs you have to get rid of. I've just had a chat with a mate,
> and this is what he did to get rid of it, as he had the same problem.
>
> Use MSCONFIG by going to START, RUN, type in 'msconfig' with inverted
> commas, go to the start up tab, find AIm in the list, and make sure the
> box
> next to it is unchecked.
>
> Next, make sure AIM doesn't have any setting that ask it to start up when
> Windows does.
>
> Next, apparently you have to disable AIM as your default messenger.
>
> Check in the OPTIONS of OE that you definetly have all settings to ask AIM
> not to start when it does.
>
> Now, repeat these steps for all users/logins on the computer. He got this
> from a website, and he said it worked but he doesn't have the URL to hand,
> however, with it being AOL it doesn't surprise me you have to go to these
> lengths just to ask it to do one little thing.
>
> Hope this helps, and that you solve the problem, aaaaaand......move away
> from AOL.
>
> Now then, what you might want to consider doing here is downloading a
> program called TRILLIAN. It's a messenger program that combines the most
> popular messengers in the world - MSN Messenger/Windows Messenger, Yahoo
> Messenger, AIM, and ICQ. And allows you to have one contact list for the
> lot.
> You connect to the servers to chat but don't have to use the programs to
> do
> it.
>
>
>
> "Miss Perspicacia Tick" wrote:
>
>> LMO wrote:
>> > Whenever I start OE, AIM starts, too. I have unchecked the Start AOL
>> > box in Options, but it still starts with OE.
>> > How can I prevent this?
>> > Thank you.
>>
>>
>> To quote a regular (joust-in-jest I believe): -
>>
>>
>> "If it hurts every time you poke yourself in the eye with a sharp stick
>> (AOL), the obvious solution is to quit poking yourself in the eye with a
>> sharp stick (AOL).
>>
>> If you absolutely MUST poke yourself in the eye with a sharp stick (AOL),
>> then feel free to seek assistance from the maker of the sharp stick
>> (AOL)."Alternatively, you may want to try the following: - 1) Take the
>> AOHELL CD2) If you are old enough to drive, and have a licence, place
>> it
>> in themiddle of the drive and back over it several times.3) If you are
>> not old enough to drive - or don't have a licence - placesaid CD in the
>> microwave and cook on full power for a couple of minutes - itreally is
>> fascinating, and most satisfying, to watch.4) Place resulting mess in
>> the
>> rubbish5) Pick up the phone, call AOHELL 'Customer Service' and tell
>> them
>> youwish to cancel your account. Don't, however tempting it might be, let
>> them persuade you to stay with offers of 'free' months. 6) Ask people
>> for
>> recommendations for a proper ISP.7) Call new ISP of choice and sign
>> up.There! Problem solved.Unfortunately, removing AOHELL's trojanic
>> software
>> will, most likely,require a complete format and reinstall.
>> --
>> Facon - the artificial bacon bits you get in Pizza Hut for sprinkling
>> on salads.
>>
>>
>>
>>

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